Tag Archives: basil

It’s looking like we’re going to have a great year for basil. I’m growing two types this year, large leaf (left above)and Greek basil (on the right). Basil is a plant that really benefits from pinching. First, it prevents the … Continue reading →

Grapes need a good pruning each year. They produce more grapes when properly pruned. While there are different methods for pruning grapes, I keep grape pruning pretty simple. I focus on a number of “lead” vines and hack pretty much … Continue reading →

Steve the bee guy installed the orchard mason bee condo a few days ago. Last year, Steve and I worked out a nifty arrangement. He uses my yard as a base for an orchard mason bee colony and I get … Continue reading →

I’ve gardened for years, but most of my gardening experience has been with ornamental (as opposed to edible) plants. When we moved into our house in 2002, we knew the yard needed a lot of work. We had no idea that … Continue reading →

Last weekend, I seeded my summer crops. As you can see, I’m having really good germination and early growth under the new grow lights. In these 28 pots, I have three types of cucumbers (Alibi, Green Slam, and Boothby’s Blonde), … Continue reading →